We have to hope Tony Jones beats out Murray (1 Viewer)

[Saint Kamara]

This offense is going to need every little advantage it can get this year with the passing game being a huge question mark.

Murray offers little to nothing at running back.

Jones can give us those explosive plays.

Crossing fingers he continues to shine.

PS - not saying Murray gets cut, just sits the bench most of the game.

 

[Zack Lee]

Well I don’t know that I’m ready to agree on Murray at all but I’m on board with pulling for Jones.

 

[Saint Kamara]

Well I don’t know that I’m ready to agree on Murray at all but I’m on board with pulling for Jones.

Yeah I suspect a ton of Saints fans have an overrated viewpoint of Murray vs the reality. He's essentially 3 yards and a cloud of dust.

I do like his TD celebration, however.

 

[Thunderchild]

This offense is going to need every little advantage it can get this year with the passing game being a huge question mark.

Murray offers little to nothing at running back.

Jones can give us those explosive plays.

Crossing fingers he continues to shine.

PS - not saying Murray gets cut, just sits the bench most of the game.

I hope Jones can continue this level of play against some starters. But let's not forget that Murray has given us good play (even explosive at times) when it counts.

Pass blocking is another essential skill that Jones needs to show. We know that Murray can do it at a starting level. [edit: In this offense, it is a critical skill.]

I'd love to see Jones become the man because that means he beat out a good rb and improved the position, so fingers crossed here, too. But I wouldn't go so far as to say Murray "offers little to nothing at running back."

 

[domedays]

Murray will be on the team.

Jones ran a 4.7 and he's faster than Devonta Freeman right now, and Freeman can't pass protect. Jones in, Freeman out.

 

[football]

One bad preseason game and ready to cut a veteran. I know it is nice to see some rookie or first year to get some love for his performance, but lets put the breaks on. The only person I see getting cut his Freeman, just because he is new to the team.

 

[RiverRat]

Murray will be fine. I hope that Jones Jr inspires SP to go back to a 3 headed monster with Kamara, Murray, and Jones Jr.

 

[Zack Lee]

Yeah I suspect a ton of Saints fans have an overrated viewpoint of Murray vs the reality. He's essentially 3 yards and a cloud of dust.

I do like his TD celebration, however.

The last couple of years alone it would be 4.4 yards and a cloud of dust. I don’t mind being in 3rd and 1.

 

[Boy_of_wonder75]

This offense is going to need every little advantage it can get this year with the passing game being a huge question mark.

Murray offers little to nothing at running back.

Jones can give us those explosive plays.

Crossing fingers he continues to shine.

PS - not saying Murray gets cut, just sits the bench most of the game.

If he offers "nothing," why would he make the team?

I think you should be MORE reactionary.

 

[No2DC]

Pass protection is a must if he wants Murray's spot and Murray looks a little bigger especially for short yardage. That said, Jones looks hungry.

 

[Meachemdat]

Yeah I suspect a ton of Saints fans have an overrated viewpoint of Murray vs the reality. He's essentially 3 yards and a cloud of dust.

I do like his TD celebration, however.

Dude was averaging 5 yards a carry with 10 or less carries a game. He’s been amazing since he got here and criminally underutilized. Last night was some bs though…

 

[sammymvpknight]

Murray may have played well the last few years but that doesn’t guarantee much for this season. He’s beyond a RBs shelf life.

Jones looks more explosive than Murray...without question. But the fumble is a problem. Murray has been pretty reliable in that regard (aside from the fumble last might)...and the floor is probably higher. But Jones winning would be great because of his age, upside, and cost. He needs more experience next game.

 

[SaintFanInATLHell2019]

The only question is if TJJ plays special teams. I'm almost certain that neither Murray nor Freeman do so. Washington definitely does. I see this as the running back corps:

Kamara
Murray
TJJ
Washington

with the latter two on special teams.

SFIAH

 

[woohoosaint]

Yeah I suspect a ton of Saints fans have an overrated viewpoint of Murray vs the reality. He's essentially 3 yards and a cloud of dust.

I do like his TD celebration, however.

He averaged 4.5 yards/carry last season.

 

[Pkessling]

No idea why they brought in Freeman. His good days are way behind him. Camp body so that Kamara can sit out in preseason? Only reason that I see.